15 recipes for outdoor dining

Summer is the season of eating outdoors. Typically, that means food that is either grilled or packed into portable containers and served cold. From the Monitor's archives, here is a list of 15 recipes – some exotic, some traditional, and all delectable – to help you prepare for your next picnic, barbecue, or day at the beach.

Over high heat, grill pineapple slices about 3 minutes on each side, or until tender and golden brown; remove from grill. When cool enough to handle, cut away skin and hard center core; discard. Cut pineapple in small pieces.

Place mango, avocado and pineapple in a large bowl; toss with lime and lemon juices.

Remove the small crescent-shaped tough muscle from each sea scallop. Place scallops on the grill – threading scallops on a bamboo skewer can facilitate turning. Cook for about three minutes on each side.

Divide salad greens on 4 plates, top with fruits and juices and scallops. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.

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